Peter Pan Dominates Turf with Record Prize Earnings
Champion Peter Pan owned by James R. Keene has amassed vast winnings, totaling $380,000 from a Brighton Handicap victory and $46,240 that year. The three-year-old’s two-year career pushed his earnings over $114,500, distinguishing him as a premier American racehorse. Keene, famed for his sporting stable, benefits from Peter Pan’s unmatched speed and grit.
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Bomateo
Cinderela
James FR. Keene
Peter Pan
McCarter
Brighton Beach
New York
Brighton
James R. Keene
Pater .Pan
Pater
Peter-Pan
la Tule
Peter
Pan
Keene
Marathon and tennis events heat up the season
The article previews marathon contests in St Louis and Boston, the first on a ten mile Mississippi river course in late August and the second around a twenty mile Boston route from Charlestown Bridge to Luna Park. It also notes New York and New Orleans entrants and tracks national tennis championships at Newport starting August 20 with sectional winners to meet top players.
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Missouri A. C
St Louis
Boston
St. Louis
Misassaippi River
Missouri
Chicago
New York
New Orleans
Charlestown Bridge
Charles River
Bay
Brooklyn Yacht Club
Bensonhurst
N.Y
the Battery
New York City
Luna Park
Coney Island
N. Y
Newport
R. E
Crescent Athletic Club
Bay Ridge
Holcombe Ward
Beals C. Wright
William J. Clothier
Philadelphia
Throwing Catchers and Pitchers Shape Base Steals
A peculiar discussion on throwing catchers like Sullivan Moe Farland and Schreck while noting pitchers such as Altrock White Wade Glade and Petty influence base stealing. The piece argues right handed pitchers hinder baserunners and that perception of talent comes from players and umpires reacting to protests rather than calls.
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Wome
Sullivan
Moe Farland
Chicago American White Sox
Schreck
Philadelphia Athletics
O'Connor
Uch
Altrock
White
Wade
Plank
Tke Glade
Petty
Glade
O'Conner
Two Ball Stars Shine In Fast Company
The article highlights two ball stars in fast play, noting King Edward's turf adviser and Richard Marsh figure prominently. It discusses motives cited by M C A authorities and a shift toward power, with references to American Tidings, the Nationals, and the Phillies in a context of dynamic movement and personnel changes.
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King Edward
Richard Marsh
J. Corridon
Ganley
Egleh/jockies
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Philadilphia Nationals
Washington
International Theatrical Combine Threatens World Stage
A New international theater syndicate reportedly forms to unite Klaw & Erlanger Frohman and others, with about 200 million in capital and control of major venues in America England France Germany and Austria. Abraham Erlanger confirms plans to organize a world theater trust. The move prompts debate on art versus commerce and how management may shape productions and payoffs for stars and playwrights.
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New “York
Tageland
Theatrical Trust
America
Klaw, &Erlanger
Frohman, Bayan Et
Klaw & Hringer
Frohman Et
England
France
Germany
Erlanger
Abrahim L
Himselt
Efect
Levy Mayer
Chicago Corporation
Europe
Art Veraus
Costly: Musicians' Debuts Fuel Expensive Concert Season
The article examines how agents drive up costs for debuting musicians seeking high honors. It notes thousands of dollars spent yearly on trials and lucrative engagements, with many aspirants funding mornings recitals and private family sacrifices. It also mentions Joseph Howard and Mabel Harrison starring in The Flower of the Ranch under Harry Askin.
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Joseph Howard
Mabel Ebarrison
Harry Askin
Stage Doings New Plays and Castings Across US Theatres
Clyde Fitch, Wright Lorimer, and Arthur Prince debut new works as Theatre world announces fresh productions across New York Brooklyn and the West. Notables include Marie Cahill with Marrying Mary with Eugene Cowles Roy Atwell H. Guy Woodward Charles Judels and Mark Smith, plus Sharpless in Puccini's Madam Butterfly roles for Cranston. Other movements feature Arendt joining Brady for Mulvaney and Oz and Lucille La Verne touring with Clarice rights. Denis O Sullivan sets Carnegie Hall date, Henry de Vries in London re Arsen, Marshall Wilder vaudeville all summer, Olive Oliver in John Glayde honors cast.
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Eugene Cowles
Roy Atwell
H. Guy Woodward
Charles Judels
Mark Smith
Mr. Ottley
Cranston
Savage
Persifal
Americaa
Sharpless
United States
Carl Ahrendt
Verne
Baltimore
Fawcett Stock Company
Denis O'Sullivan
England
Carnegie Hall
New York
Henry de Vries
London
America
Arsen
Marshall Wilder
Arnold Duty
Europa
Berkeley Lyceum
Olive Oliver
Janes K. Hackett
Alfred Sutro
John Glayde
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Pater Pan
Com.quitter
Morbecai Brown
Chicago :Nationals
Ghanmi
Peter ‘Maher
Liquid Joy Partor
Amsterdam Avenue
Fistiena Sand
Pater Maaher
Jim
Ireland
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Thigg
Be ‘Mons
Marsh
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Archer
George Fordham
Sam Darling
Young Men’s Christian Association
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Metropolitan Association
Madison Square Garden
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Lits
Charles E. Edwardes
Buch
Tom
Eagh
Sir Charles Wynd‘Mantle
Edwardes
Olling
Reymour Hicks
Gatti Brothers
Art Ae Hitchcock
Raymond “Hitccock
Managara
Beopla
Tam & Practical Man
Roosevelt
Henry W7bavage
Melody
New Jones
Henry Arthur Jones
New Placa
Gaillean
Ufe
Lyceum, Theater
Rochester
Edith Tallaterre
Willette Kershaw
Gertrude Augarde
WJ. Constantine
W. H Crompton
Maggie Malloway - Fisher
Conway Teurle
Ivan Simpson
Fred’ Thorne
Charles W. Butler
Lyric Theater
Minnie Dupree
Harald Square Theater
Roulah
Mr Dix
H. G. Rutherland
Miss Dupree
Eade
William Gillette
Charles Frohman
Clyde Fitch
Wright Lorimer
Arthur Prince
Paradise Rock Garden
Joseph Hart
Keith & Proctor
West
Ers
William A. Brady
Arendt
Richard Mansfield
Ralph Delmore
Dick Herrigan
Arat
Frank McVickers
Robert A. Fischer
Clfton Crawford
Kipling
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